Construction · Ann Arbor, MI

Kafaei Building Group LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kafaei Building Group LLC ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kafaei Building Group LLC in Ann Arbor, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kafaei Building Group LLC 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Malvern Development Group in Chester, PA is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kafaei Building Group LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kafaei Building Group LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kafaei Building Group LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHRIS DUFF, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ALFREDO FRIAS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6HIXON BROTHERS CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4BASS BUILDERS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2EVERCORE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26JOSE PEREZ ZAMARRIPA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BROWN CONSTRUCTION, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4YOUNG'S ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ADVANCED AMERICAN CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5GDI CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SECON, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8KILLARY CARPENTRY, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BARNES SOLAR INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7SOUTH FLORIDA TILE D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5A+ ROOFING CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2RANGEL, JESUS GONZALEZ, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3M & W CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CONTINENTAL TRANSPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CMS WILLOWBROOK, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6FIELDERS CHOICE ENTE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Kafaei Building Grou…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16
Kafaei Building Group LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kafaei Building Group LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Kafaei Building Group LLC sits at penalty rank #21,374 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($3,000 assessed).

How Kafaei Building Group LLC Compares

Kafaei Building Group LLC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-06-22

Last Inspection

2025-06-11

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Kafaei Building Group LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kafaei Building Group LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 16 3.3
Total Penalty $3,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kafaei Building Group LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kafaei Building Group LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Kafaei Building Group LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kafaei Building Group LLC have?
Kafaei Building Group LLC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Kafaei Building Group LLC had?
Kafaei Building Group LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-22 and the most recent on 2025-06-11. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kafaei Building Group LLC?
Kafaei Building Group LLC has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Kafaei Building Group LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Kafaei Building Group LLC has 10 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Kafaei Building Group LLC operate in?
Kafaei Building Group LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 236116). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kafaei Building Group LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kafaei Building Group LLC ranks #68,523 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Kafaei Building Group LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Kafaei Building Group LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Malvern Development Group in Chester, PA is a similar construction employer with $3,000 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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